University of North Carolina Athletics
Boykins, Maye Named ACC Players Of The Week
October 10, 2022 | Football
GREENSBORO, N.C. – DeAndre Boykins and Drake Maye were selected Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week after their standout performances in last weekend's 27-24 victory at Miami.
DEFENSIVE BACK – DeAndre Boykins, North Carolina, DB, Concord, N.C.
Notched the game-saving interception for the Tar Heels with 10 seconds remaining in Saturday's 27-24 win at Miami with the Hurricanes driving to potentially tie the game or take the lead • Added a sack and four tackles to help UNC move to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
ROOKIE - Drake Maye, North Carolina, QB, Huntersville, N.C.
Completed 19 of 28 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns in the Tar Heels' 27-24 road win at Miami • Added 53 rushing yards to compile 362 total yards on the night • Voted ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season.
The Tar Heels (5-1, 2-0) visit Duke (4-2, 1-1) on Saturday at 8 p.m. on ACC Network.
For up-to-date information on Carolina football, visit GoHeels.com/Football and follow us on Twitter (@UNCFootball), Instagram (@uncfootball) and Facebook (Facebook.com/TarHeelFootball).
DEFENSIVE BACK – DeAndre Boykins, North Carolina, DB, Concord, N.C.
Notched the game-saving interception for the Tar Heels with 10 seconds remaining in Saturday's 27-24 win at Miami with the Hurricanes driving to potentially tie the game or take the lead • Added a sack and four tackles to help UNC move to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
ROOKIE - Drake Maye, North Carolina, QB, Huntersville, N.C.
Completed 19 of 28 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns in the Tar Heels' 27-24 road win at Miami • Added 53 rushing yards to compile 362 total yards on the night • Voted ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season.
The Tar Heels (5-1, 2-0) visit Duke (4-2, 1-1) on Saturday at 8 p.m. on ACC Network.
For up-to-date information on Carolina football, visit GoHeels.com/Football and follow us on Twitter (@UNCFootball), Instagram (@uncfootball) and Facebook (Facebook.com/TarHeelFootball).
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